Anti-Doping Section

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Prohibited List & TUE Application Form

Please note that from 1st January 2015 the Beta-blockers are prohibited In-Competition only, in the following disciplines: in constant-weight apnoea with or without fins, dynamic apnoea with and without fins, free immersion apnoea, Jump Blue apnoea, spearfishing, static apnoea, target shooting and variable weight apnoea.

WADA has developed doping control documentation in partnership with athletes, International Federations, National Anti-Doping Organizations, laboratories, and other stakeholders to standardize documentation and simplify the doping control process for athletes and sample collection personnel

News, Communication of Sanction

Anti-Doping Violation Case

In accordance with Article 14.3 of the World Underwater Federation Anti-Doping Rules (“CMAS ADR”), the CMAS hereby reports that the Athlete Mr David ČUSTIC (HRV) has violated Article 2.1 of the CMAS ADR (Presence of the following Prohibited Substance in the Athlete’s sample: Dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone).The Athlete has been sanctioned as follows:

1. Mr David ČUSTIC has committed a violation of Article 2.1 of the CMAS ADR.

Mr David ČUSTIC is suspended for a period of Ineligibility of 4 (four) years.

The period of Ineligibility starts on 16 June 2018 and shall remain in full force and effect until 15 June 2022.

In accordance with Articles 9, 10.1 of the CMAS ADR, all the results achieved by the Athlete at the the10th Free Diving Indoor World Championship are disqualified with all resulting consequences. The corresponding medal is withdrawn, and the time world record achieved by the Athlete at the above-mentioned event is cancelled.